Mino Park Museum of Insects

4.0

A museum located inside Minoh Park in Minoh City. Designed around the concept of the world that insects see, the museum displays live and preserved examples of insects which live in Minoh as well as around the world. There's also a theater which shows animated videos and a kids' room which holds events such as insect petting sessions. Visitors can view a variety of plants and butterflies in the museum's butterfly garden.

Spot details

Address: Osaka Minoo-shi Minookouen 1-18 Map
Area: Hokusetsu Area
Phone: 0727217967
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Latest entryReception until 16:30)
Closed: Tuesday (next weekday if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/3) *The museum will be temporarily closed when a storm warning or Saturday sand disaster warning is issued for Minoh City.
Fees: [Admission fee] 280yen, Free for Junior High School Students and below, Free for those with a disability certificate and one caregiver *Children under 3rd grade of elementary school must be accompanied by a guardian.
Parking Lot: Not available
※Available in Minoh Park (About 15 minutes walk from Minoh Station)
※The road from the station to the insect museum is not available for general vehicles.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(OSAKA Free Wifi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Visit if theres time

Reviewed : 2018.04.08

This is located within Mino-o park and you will see it on the way to the waterfall. Its more kids than adults. Visit only if theres time.
5 stars for kids

Reviewed : 2017.09.10

This tiny museum is a nice side attraction ay Mino Park. It houses information about insects indigenous to the park, including live specimens, fossils, models, a small theatre and pinned specimens...
ゆっくりじっくり見ることができる！

Reviewed : 2022.07.04

実に綺麗なチョウが優雅に飛んでいる。昆虫の飼育技術の高さだと思う。同じチョウでも美しい色のチョウが見られる。何度でも通いたい昆虫館のひとつ。